When is the best time to go to Nashville

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nashville, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Nashville weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nashville are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Nashville January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 120mm 6.4hrs 11.3hrs

The weather in January in Nashville is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nashville for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Nashville and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Nashville with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Nashville February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 113mm 7.3hrs 11.9hrs

February in Nashville is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nashville for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Nashville and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nashville with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Nashville March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 123mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Nashville is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nashville.

March is in the spring in Nashville and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nashville with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Nashville April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 92mm 10.1hrs 13.7hrs

Nashville's weather in April is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Nashville, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Nashville and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nashville with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Nashville May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 95mm 10.6hrs 14.6hrs

May is a a little damp, humid month in Nashville and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Nashville, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Nashville and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nashville with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Nashville June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 118mm 10.3hrs 11.3hrs

The weather in June in Nashville is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nashville for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Nashville and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nashville with around 118mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Nashville July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 142mm 9.6hrs 11.9hrs

July in Nashville is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nashville for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Nashville and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nashville with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Nashville August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 130mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Nashville is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nashville for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Nashville and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nashville with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Nashville September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 84mm 8.4hrs 13.7hrs

Nashville's weather in September is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nashville for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Nashville and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nashville with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Nashville October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 58mm 8.3hrs 14.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Nashville and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nashville, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Nashville and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nashville with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Nashville November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 71mm 7.2hrs 11.3hrs

Nashville's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Nashville, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Nashville and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nashville with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Nashville December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 99mm 6.4hrs 11.9hrs

December in Nashville is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nashville.

December is in the winter in Nashville and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nashville with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Nashville weather stats

Nashville weather statistics
Hottest month: July 33.3°C 91.9°F
Driest month: October 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: April 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January 15.8°C 60.4°F
Wettest month: July 142mm 5.6ins
Warmest sea: August 28.6°C 83.5°F
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